Hallmark Channel has picked up a second season of their original drama, When Calls the Heart. The first season of 13 episodes concluded on March 29th. No word on when season two will debut.
Here’s the official announcement for the renewal:
HALLMARK CHANNEL’S TOP RATED ORIGINAL PRIMETIME SERIES “WHEN CALLS THE HEART” EARNS A SECOND SEASON RENEWAL
Lori Loughlin, Erin Krakow, and Daniel Lissing Star In The Period Drama
On the heels of Jack Wagner and James Brolin starring in the final episodes of “When Calls the Heart,” Hallmark Channel is proud to announce its Original Series has earned a renewal and promises many more surprises in season two. “When Calls the Heart,” starring Lori Loughlin, Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing, is based on the bestselling series of books of the same name by Janette Oke and tells the captivating story of a young woman who begins a new chapter in her life in a 19th century coal mining town and learns the lessons of life, love and loss. Since its premiere on January 11, the series has consistently rated top five in its Saturday night timeslot and has been seen by more than 12.3 million unduplicated viewers. After its first ten episodes, “When Calls The Heart” is averaging a 1.5 household rating. The original primetime drama is Hallmark Channel’s second original scripted series. (Source: The Nielsen Company)
“The success of ‘When Calls The Heart’ proves the show fills the niche of quality, family-friendly entertainment that audiences want to see in today’s crowded television landscape,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. “The overwhelming wave of support from the show’s legion of fans tells us that they have fallen in love with its great storytelling and we are thrilled to have it continue,” Vicary concluded.
“When Calls the Heart” follows the story of a young schoolteacher Elizabeth Thatcher (Krakow) who moves from her privileged high society life to a simpler one as a schoolteacher in the Western frontier. Elizabeth arrives in Coal Valley, a 19th century coal mining town, for her first classroom assignment. However, she arrives in the aftermath of a mine explosion that claimed the lives of most of Coal Valley’s men, leaving behind their widows – including kind-hearted Abigail Stanton (Loughlin). Abigail and the newly widowed women face many challenges as they confront life alone in Coal Valley, and find their faith is tested when they are forced to work in the mines to make ends meet. As Elizabeth adapts to the frontier lifestyle, she also begins to fall for handsome Constable Jack Thornton (Lissing). The budding romance between Jack and Elizabeth comes to fruition, and is a core element to the series’ successful storytelling.
“When Calls the Heart” is a Believe Pictures and Brad Krevoy Television production. Executive Producers are Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird and Michael Landon, Jr. Based on the novel, When Calls the Heart by Janette Oke.
Hallmark Channel, owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc., is a 24-hour basic cable network that provides a diverse slate of high-quality entertainment programming available in high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) to a national audience of 86 million subscribers. Hallmark Channel is the nation’s leading destination for quality family programming with an ambitious slate of TV movies; original scripted series, including Cedar Cove, Signed, Sealed, Delivered and When Calls the Heart; specials such as Kitten Bowl; as well as some of television’s most beloved sitcoms and series, including The Golden Girls, The Waltons, Little House on the Prairie, and Frasier. The channel is also home to Daytime Emmy-nominated lifestyle program, Home & Family, a daily two-hour live show shot in a fully functional house located on the Universal Studios lot. Hallmark Channel’s sibling network, Hallmark Movie Channel, available in HD and SD, focuses on family-friendly movies with a mix of original films, classic theatrical releases, and presentations from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library.
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What do you think? Have you watched When Calls the Heart on Hallmark? Are you glad that it’s been renewed for a second season?
I would like to purchase the series as well would you tell me where you got it. Love this as so many others
I was so thrilled to find this series on Hallmark. I have read many of Jeanette Oke’s books and watched all of Love Comes Softly. When Calls the Heart is so wholesome that I can watch it with my nine year old granddaughter and not worry about her being exposed to corruptible issues to which she is too young to be exposed. The story is amazing and the actors are terrific. The producers are doing a fantastic job with this. Thank you again.
love this show, Jack and Elizabeth’s love story really makes me smile. really a great show cant wait for season 2
I purchased the season and watch several episodes daily. Please hurry with the second season. This is the best show on TV. It is entertaining and always leaves me feeling good and wanting more!
Where and how did you purchase Season One? I have been researching this. I’d love to have it in dvd. I’m overjoyed that Hallmark has brought it back for season two. I agree with you whole-heartedly about WCTH being the best show on TV.
To my knowledge, there is no DVD of the TV series, When Calls the Heart. However, if you go to YOUTUBE and search for Jack and Elizabeth, When Calls the Heart, you will find all the weekly shows in their entirety, plus many fabulous videos created by fans of the show. Check it out!
I purchased the series from iTunes. It may also be available on Amazon, that is where I got the Last Resort.
I would like to purchase the series as well. were did you get it from
I absolutely love this show. I’m so glad it has been renewed. Can’t wait to start watching the second season.
This is a great series…I loved it! Can’t wait for Season 2
Didn’t get to see the whole series but we loved what we saw. Are the series going to be on DVD?
I absolutely love this show and I’m so happy that it’s coming back for a second season. I really look forward to Saturday night.
Yes and Yes! We absolutely love it!
I am overjoyed! My husband is an action movie guy but even he watches this series weekly! We hope you will renew the contrac for this series again and again! Best**** New show on television! This one you definitely did superior!
It is so great to have these type of shows on TV again, wonderful family shows that any one can watch and not have to worry about language and other violent situations. I just wish there were many more like this and Cedar Cove. There is not much on TV these days fit to watch. Thank you Hallmark!!! Keep up the good work!!
Yes!!!! and Yes!!!!
I really love this series, I can’t wait for season 2.
I am so excited that there will be a second season of “When Calls the Heart”, and hopefully more seasons to come!! It’s so nice to have such a great family oriented show! I love all the actors and especially the story! Thanks so much for renewing this amazing show! Looking forward to the new season!!!
I’m thrilled that When Calls the Heart will be back for a second season. Looking forward to “Jack” singing a ballad, though, to “Elizabeth” since Daniel Lissing is a singer as well as an actor. It would be fun to see!